by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Grand Valley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Grand Valley among the top schools in the country for public administration, ranked #151 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 151 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan | 3 of 8 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public administration at Grand Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Valley State University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
Grand Valley holds a strong position among schools offering public administration at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at Grand Valley report a median salary of $50,952 a year. This is below $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley, public administration students accumulate a median of $25,697 in student loans. This is lower than $26,476, the typical median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
Find out more about Grand Valley tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Grand Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Administration | 1 |
